Break down the medical word into its word parts, and give the meaning of each word part. Then, give the definition of the medical word.

Dermatology

Definition:
Combining form and definition:
Suffix and definition:


Definition: Medical specialty that deals with the integumentary system
Combining form and definition: dermat/o, “skin”
Suffix and definition: -logy, “study or science of”

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